Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Tritoma
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Tritoma
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Tritoma
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
tritoma
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
tritoma
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Tritoma
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Tritoma
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Tritoma
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Tritoma? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Tritoma. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Tritoma doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tritoma has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arching Brassia and Tritoma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Tritoma
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Arching Brassia and Tritoma Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Tritoma are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Tritoma
Care of Arching Brassia and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.